# Sir Lionel — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Sir Lionel in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Leo

**First appearance:** 0002-bulfinch-s-mythology

## Who they are

Knight of the Round Table, brother of Sir Bohort, known for his fierce temper.

## Relationships

### [Sir Bohort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/characters/sir_bohort)

_family_

Sir Bohort and Sir Lionel are brothers, both Knights of the Round Table, with a strong fraternal bond.

### [Sir Bohort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/characters/sir_bohort)

_family_

Sir Bohort and Sir Lionel are brothers, both Knights of the Round Table, with a strong fraternal bond.

## In the story

### [Launcelot of the Lake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/viii-launcelot-of-the-lake)

Launcelot's cousin and nephew; accompanies Launcelot on adventures, is captured by Sir Turquine, and later freed by Launcelot.

### [Sir Launcelot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/sir-launcelot)

Sir Launcelot's nephew who accompanies him on the quest but is captured and imprisoned by a strong knight while Launcelot sleeps.

### [X: The Lady of Shalott](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/x-the-lady-of-shalott)

Overthrown by Launcelot at the tournament; later discovers the Lady of Shalott's body with Arthur.

### [XXI: The Sangreal (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/xxi-the-sangreal-continued)

Beaten and bound by two knights while naked; Sir Bohort sees him but chooses to aid a maiden instead.

### [Sir Bohort](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/sir-bohort)

Sir Bohort's elder brother, who is beaten by two knights and later becomes enraged, seeking to kill Bohort for abandoning him.

## Links

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